Charles ii was born into one of Europe's most powerful families. After his father's death he became King of Spain at the age of 4, with his mother doubling as his regent. Yet his life certainly wasn't ...

Born at the end of a long line of inbreeding, Charles II suffered ill-health for his entire, albeit short, life. Badly disfigured, he was believed unfit to rule and during his life, most of the power ...

KING CHARLES II of Spain had an underbite so extreme he could not chew, a tongue too big to speak clearly and a body so weak he struggled to support his weight. “The Story of Civilisation”, a history ...

King Charles II of Spain was the last in the Habsburg line and one of the most afflicted with the facial deformity Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

King Charles II of Spain was the last in the Habsburg line and one of the most afflicted with the facial deformity The Habsburgs came seemingly from nowhere (but specifically from Austria) to take ...